I have not trained through this flight school, so I cannot comment on its overall training program…read more However, I have trained extensively with one of its instructors, Lucas, outside of the school as he has a side gig of nearly killing his students with his own private instruction. My primary concern is cockpit communication. In my experience, I found the instructor's spoken English difficult to understand, and communication between us was often challenging. While that may not be an issue for every student, I believe it became a significant safety concern during a takeoff incident. During the event, the aircraft failed to climb as expected, drifted substantially off the runway centerline, and I became concerned about maintaining control of the aircraft. The stall warning was sounding, density altitude was elevated, and I believed the situation required immediate intervention. I repeatedly told the instructor to "take the controls." instead of immediately assuming control of the aircraft, his attention was focused on adjusting the flap settings. This instructor knew about my thousands of hours of weight shift flying history and I had informed in great detail that I could be prone to dangerous mistakes due to faulty muscle memory that could surface under a stressful urgent situation.... Many controls are opposite fixed wing. The experience left me with serious concerns about cockpit communication and decision-making during time-critical situations. Aviation training depends on rapid, clear communication and immediate coordination between student and instructor when safety is involved. Based on my experience, I would not personally choose to train with this instructor again. I understand that this instructor theoretically was giving me a chance to correct the dangerous situation on my own before he took the controls, but I've never heard of an instructor refusing to take the controls when the student essentially insists I could've been having a medical emergency for all he knew. This is why it is insane for an instructor not to immediately resume control when the student urgently states take the controls you have the controls to an instructor This review reflects my personal experience and opinions regarding this instructor and is not intended as a statement about the flight school's other instructors or overall operation. But my understanding is, he's worked there for many years.... So I think they must have very low standards if they would employ a dangerous instructor like this.

Excellent experience! Having flown at several flight schools and flying clubs while earning my…read morePrivate Pilot license, I've learned [the hard way] what to watch out for (good and bad), and I had a good vibe about Beach Cities from the first time I walked into their office, to work on my multi-engine add-on pilot rating. Everyone I've interacted with there is friendly and welcoming and has been patient with my asking a million questions, as I tend to do! Many of their students have gone on to fly for the airlines, and most of BCAA's instructors were students at the school that were hand-picked to teach for them. Plenty of flight schools have big shiny signs and posh offices and are eager to get you to lock in and put down a ton of money buying overpriced block time, then they show no interest in the student's success, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that Beach Cities runs a good fleet of well-maintained aircraft that they rent out by the hour, that could probably use a little paint work here or there, but all have recently-renovated engines and updated avionics, from what I've seen, and a very experienced staff that always makes me feel like they genuinely care about safety, professionalism, and about helping their students meet their goals. Thank you BCAA!

Well. That was WELL worth the money. I honestly thought it was a steal of a deal if you ask me…read more Mike and his team were more than I could have asked for - in so many ways. His training, explaining and safety prep was comforting. He obviously knows his stuff and has been doing this for a very very long time. Just the interaction and education would have been enough for me - throw in the multiple 5-gs and every maneuver that plane was capable of - FIVE STARS from me!! I WILL BE DOING THIS AGAIN!! Thank you for making me feel alive, it was such a blessing. Ps. Girls, this isn't only for guys. Get out there and DO IT!!!!! We all know you want to

Skythrills provided such an AWESOME and exciting experience!!!! I initially thought it was a bit…read moretoo expensive for a couple of minutes in the air but it was totally worth it! How often do you have the opportunity to board a small open hangar craft and feel the wind blow by you as you soar over the world beneath you?! Not often at all. Mike was our pilot. He must be one of the friendliest guys I've ever encountered in quite some time. He gave us some nifty leather caps and a mic set so we could talk and hear from each other throughout the flight. You can tell Mike really gets a kick out of the joy others experience through flying with him. What I appreciated the most about this experience was how the plane was constructed. The biplane allowed my girlfriend and I to experience the whole flight together. I hiiiighly recommend giving Skythrills a try. Treat yo self!!!!!!

Orbic air was an amazing time Great team, great experience…read more Beautiful views and a very informative pilot Thank you all!!

Outstanding views of the Hollywood sign and all the surrounding mansions. Great time with my wife…read more Staff were great from start to finish. Must do when in LA!

Surprised my husband with an one hour helicopter ride for Valentine's Day and we both LOVED it!!…read moreNick our pilot was very personable and knowledgeable. During our flight, he pointed out all kinds of interesting facts and fun finds in and around LA. The ride itself was smooth and we both felt very safe! We came home excited from our new adventure and happy with a ton of amazing pictures from all over LA. I highly recommend advanced flight if you're in the southbay and looking for something fun and exciting to do!

Found out about Advanced Flight from a co-worker as I was looking for the perfect birthday gift for…read moremy boyfriend. We had to reschedule once, due to bad weather, but loved the fact that Simon was very concerned for our safety AND that we got bang for our buck. Once we rescheduled, it was an amazing experience. I had only been on one other helicopter ride and no safety tips. But first thing we did with Simon was review what to do if something should happen. Safety first and so appreciated. And like all the other reviews, it was 5 star. Interesting, fun, exciting and seriously it felt like 5 minutes and we can't wait to go again! If you're looking for a great gift for a loved one and want 5 star service and a 5 star experience, go with Advanced Flight! You will NOT be disappointed and really, with all the disappointments that surround us these days, isn't it reassuring to know that when you go on a helicopter ride around the city you WON'T be disappointed?

Took my friend Jason there today for his first lesson and he LOVED IT! Julie was so professional,…read moreanswered all our questions, they had snacks and AC. She was so friendly and made everyone feel at ease. His instructor Henrik was so thorough and helpful and took his time with Jason. The flight was smooth and they bonded so well. Jason can't wait for his next lesson! Parking was plentiful and bathrooms were clean. Prices were great. Tons of merch to buy. THE BEST! Thank you!

Took my bride for a 60-minute (well, more like 52-min. Engine start/stop) Air Tour in one of the…read morecompany's Cessna 172S's. Pilot Martin S. was fantastic -- great host, excellent flying. We enjoyed views of the SFV, Universal Studios, Hollywood and Griffith Park, Dodger Stadium, DTLA, Santa Monica, and the Malibu coastline before flying high above the Santa Monica Mountains en route to VNY. Overall, great flight and service from start to finish (reservation to exit).

AHHHHMAZING!!!!! Beautiful views of Los Angeles at night. A great way to experience Los Angeles in…read morea whole new perspective! Great thing to do when you have visits from out of town. Phillip was so knowledgeable pointing out landmarks as we flew over the city. All of the staff were super nice, even the receptionist! Absolutely great experience. Highly recommend. Worth every penny. Epic!

Awesome experience! Found Star Helicopters online as well…read moreas their Instagram. Decided to surprise my friend for a Graduation gift. She was shocked. We all loved the experience. We chose the "Hollywood and More" tour for 45 minutes and went exactly around sunset time so we were able to see light and dark within the city.

I want to start off by saying that this was a big first for me and I'm happy to have experienced it…read morewith my fiancé and BIG shout out to our helicopter pilot, James for big informative, a pleasure to talk with and most of all make sure we had a great time and flew safe. But all I have to say is this is beautiful and I suggest yall experience it at least once!

I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a helicopter ride with Rogue Aviation out of Long Beach…read moreas a birthday surprise from my wife, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish, the entire experience was surreal and exhilarating. The team at Rogue Aviation was outstandingly professional and friendly, and James, our pilot, made the whole ride both safe and thrilling. He even let me take the controls for a moment, which was an unforgettable experience! Seeing Los Angeles from the sky is a whole new perspective that I'd recommend to anyone--whether you're a pilot enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to enjoy the city. Five stars all the way!

First time on helicopter tour around Los Angeles and it was amazing!…read more We had very good pilot that's well experienced and knowledgeable as well. Very professional from beginning middle and end of the tour, everything was perfect. My wife and I will be booking another flight again real soon. Most definitely the best views!

The building was in the back around the 3200 numbers with a small sign above a normal door…read more We were greeted by the nice staff and our instructor, Taylor, was very kind and patient. He answered our questions and was very confident and calm. Our brother learned a lot while we were the passenger princesses in the back. It's very tight and my 6'4" brother barely fit. It definitely feels like a rollercoaster at times with how delicate the controls are. Even just going slightly down or up had those stomach drop feelings. I definitely recommend taking anti-motion sickness medicine if you're sensitive. The views are definitely amazing on a clear day and the helicopter was mostly glass. 30 minutes was a good amount of time and went by slowly. Definitely recommend to try once as it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

"You can make an original outfit in a day using a special sewing machine and techniques from…read moreJapan." What a fun place! If you don't know how to sew, you can actually learn to sew an item of clothing and have something to take home at the end of the class. You can take a trial class for $25 and it includes all the materials. Rika is a fabulous teacher! She is very helpful and very friendly. It's awesome to go home with something ready to wear. Of course, as a beginner, you won't make anything as complicated as a coat or jacket, but there are simple patterns to choose from to get started. People who sew at different levels, from beginners like me to those who are more experienced, are all welcome. Parking and entrance are behind the building. Don't enter on the Western Avenue side. I'd like to go again with some friends and make a fun afternoon out of it!